A NASA probe is headed to a nearby asteroid, and will bring part of it back to Earth
The OSIRIS-REx mission is heading to the asteroid Bennu, and in July 2020 would scoop up some asteroid dust to be returned to earth three years later.
Will developing technology really let you talk to your dog?
Recent research shows that dogs are capable of not only understanding limited vocabulary but also intonation.
How imperceptible vibrations could take augmented reality to a new level
Augmented reality, building stress mapping and even CGI effects, could all benefit from the vibration-from-video technique developed by MIT researchers.
Recycling batteries in an eco-friendly way is really easy
Don't know how to recycle your alkaline or rechargeable batteries in an eco-friendly way? It's easy, so long as you know what you're doing. Here's how.
Weekend Workshop: How to easily build a DIY hand-powered LED flashlight
With little more than an old soda can, some LED lights, and a 12V DC motor, anyone has the ability to easily build their own hand-powered LED flashlight.
CloudStatus is a new Alexa skill for AWS, and it was created by a 14-year-old
A teen has just developed a new Alexa skill called CloudStatus that lets you check the status of Amazon Web Services (AWS).
For the first time, the U.S. government has a cybersecurity chief
For the first time in history, the U.S. has named a Federal Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
Could this watch help you appreciate the little moments in life a bit better?
Say hello to the Wundrwatch, a timepiece that has but one hand, making for a 24 hour clock that helps you "appreciate those special moments that matter."
Researchers teach computer to understand dialects by reading Twitter
Researchers have taught machines to be more adept at understanding particular dialects, such as 'African-American English,' by reading Twitter.
Alexa can now read you tweets from your Twitter timeline
Twitter has launched its very own app for Alexa devices. Amazon's virtual assistant can now perform a bunch of cool Twitter-related tasks.
From guilt to relief: the emotional impact of giving up activity tracking
A new University of Washington study examines the varied reasons users give for abandoning personal fitness trackers -- and how to get them back again.
Weekly Rewind: Apple event news, the best IFA bots, healthful tech
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything.
Now you can own a ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ comm badge that really works
Star Trek fans and cosplayers, do youwant a Next Generation comm badge that actually works? ThinkGeek has the solution for you.
3D-printed topographical maps could help bring classroom lessons to life
A new Kickstarter project wants to give schools around the world the ability to easily create accurate 3D-printed topographical maps.
Addicted to fidgeting? This versatile desk toy is everything you’ve dreamed of
This awesome desk toy lets fidget-afflicted users click, roll, flip, glide, spin, and any number of other fiddly verbs to their heart’s content.
Google Deepmind develops most realistic sounding AI yet
Google's latest Deepmind WaveNet project has managed to generate much more realistic sounding AI voices.
Amazon Prime Now delivers your tailgate needs to the 49ers’ Levi’s Stadium for free
Through a partnership with Amazon, the 49ers are allowing Prime Now trucks to deliver within two hours supplies to tailgaters on three lots, it said Friday.
Hungry Virginia Tech students will soon be able to order drone-delivered Chipotle burritos
If you're lucky enough to work or go to school at Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus, you might just be able to have your next burrito delivered by drone.
Two years after tragedy, Virgin Galactic has finally launched another space shuttle
On Friday, "a spaceship built by our manufacturing arm and operated by us at Virgin Galactic has taken to the skies," the company wrote in a blog post.
Astronomers spot asteroid just two days before it comes within 25K miles of Earth
If it weren’t for careful inspection from a team of astronomers at the Catalina Sky Survey, we may not have even noticed the asteroid, 2016 RB1.
Elon Musk still unsure how launchpad explosion of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket happened
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket exploded on the launchpad at Cape Canaveral in Florida. It's the second of the company's spacecraft to do so in the past two years.
Phase One brings speedy new shutter design to aerial photography
A new shutter design allows Phase One Industrial's latest aerial camera to offer even faster shutter speeds on a 100-megapixel camera.
3D printing gives new lease on life to glassblowers’ vintage marine masterpieces
Cutting-edge 3D-scanning and 3D-printing is preserving the legacy of a pair of German glassblowers who documented ocean life more than 100 years ago.
‘After you!’ — Algorithm enables swarms of robots to work together without colliding
Swarm roboticists at Georgia Tech have created new algorithms that allow robots to work together without colliding with one another in the process.
Epson and DJI team up to let you fly drones with augmented reality
The partnership aims to improve safety while increasing the capabilities of drones for both consumers and professionals.
Take flight with this $140 HD camera drone for hobbyists that’s 36 percent off
Take your digital photography skills to a whole new level with the Prowler HD Camera Drone, which is currently 37% off with free shipping.
Top secret designs could be stolen from 3D printers using an ordinary smartphone
Using a regular smartphone, computer scientists have proved that they can steal data from a 3D printer using just the sensors in a regular smartphone.
Up, up, and away: 4 high-flying rockets you can build at home
Building a rocket may seem like a daunting task, especially if you don't know where to start. Fortunately, we've found four of the best homemade designs.
The best Daft Punk helmet ever made was created by a pair of fans from Spain
A pair of Daft Punk fans spent more than a year crafting an identical and technically improved version of the electronic music duo's famed Guy Man helmet,.
Flexible solar panel straps to outdoor fans’ backpacks to create mobile charger
Need to charge your phone on the go? This 6-watt flexible solar panel weighs less than 200 grams and straps straight onto your backpack.